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Taskmaster. Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television
Alex Horne

Alex Horne

  • 46 years old
  • English
  • Writer, producer, musical comedian, composer and actor

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An Absolute Casserole: The Taskmaster Compendium review

As of the summer of 2025, Taskmaster will have been on our screens for ten years. This handy, highly readable and fun little book serves as the perfect companion to the first 17 series of the original UK version of the show featuring a wealth of information on all 160 episodes, 789 tasks, 3 champion of champion contests, 12,409 points and 325 disqualifications which have been released during that time.

Chris Hallam, Chris Hallam's World View, 27th November 2024

Alex Horne reveals his Taskmaster guest near misses

Alex Horne has revealed some of the stars he has nearly bagged for his hit show Taskmaster.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 25th November 2024

Jazz Emu announces visual concept album Ego Death

Comedy musician Jazz Emu is releasing a "hubristic" visual concept album, a "self-indulgent" 30-minute music film featuring a host of comic talent, including Harry Enfield, Alex Horne, Al Roberts, Charly Clive, Ellen Robertson, Phil Dunning, Ed Jones and Will Hislop.

British Comedy Guide, 22nd November 2024

Alex Horne wants to host a US Taskmaster with Greg Davies

Alex Horne hopes to host a new American version of Taskmaster with Greg Davies, saying that "with a bit of luck we're going to try again" after a previous attempt flopped.

British Comedy Guide, 22nd November 2024

Taskmaster New Year Treat 2025 line-up revealed

David James, Hannah Fry, Melanie Blatt, Martin Lewis and Sue Johnston will take part in the next Taskmaster one-off special.

British Comedy Guide, 14th November 2024

Alex Horne: "When Liverpool score I nod. With Chesham, I punch the air"

Taskmaster star and Chesham director shares his passion for non-league football as his club prepare for Lincoln.

Emma John, The Guardian, 2nd November 2024

Taskmaster launches its own beer

Fans can now buy seven different brews, all named in reference to moments on the hit show.

Chortle, 1st November 2024

Greg Davies explains why he and Alex Horne aren't hosting Junior Taskmaster

Davies explained that he and Horne had decided the Junior Taskmaster spin-off "needed a different vibe", with former Taskmaster contestants Rose Matafeo and Mike Wozniak rising to the challenge.

Katelyn Mensah, Radio Times, 27th October 2024

Alex Horne reveals he wants Bill Bailey to appear on Taskmaster

Horne says the stand-up has always been a comedy hero of his, and would welcome him on to his hit show any time.

Chortle, 15th October 2024

Taskmaster to feature US screen star

Taskmaster is to feature an American film and television star as the hit Channel 4 series seeks to extend its pool of participating comedians. Meanwhile, Taskmaster: The Live Experience is launching a lottery for fans to win £25 tickets.

British Comedy Guide, 27th September 2024

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